Top 10 Anime Characters That Look Ridiculous for Their Age (ft. Todd Haberkorn)

“Hunter x Hunter” (2011-14)



One gander at that business suit and that briefcase, and one would be instantly forgiven for thinking this guy was some-kind of middle-aged salary man who somehow randomly ended up taking the Hunter Exam. Turns out that the trainee doctor is actually nineteen years of age, trying to get his Hunter’s License in order to get him some of that green. Hard to believe that he’s not even in his twenties given his wardrobe, the fact his voice is deeper than the sea and he’s rocking those sideburns!

“One-Punch Man” (2015-)



With enough telekinetic strength to smash apart spaceships, the power of her psychic prowess is only matched by her immature attitude and infamous tantrums. Surely the Tornado of Terror must be some-kind of superpowered, super-privileged teen who just needs to reign in the whirlwinds. Newsflash, she’s actually twenty-eight. Maybe she had to trade height for an incredible ability and S-Class status among the Hero Association, which would explain how her younger sister towers over her in more stature and maturity.

“Daily Lives of High School Boys” (2012)



It's not hard to believe that this guy, who looks so fed up with life he's one drink away from sending himself to an early grave, does indeed hold the position of VP. Given his gaudy appearance, one can only assume he's a hard-working member of a tobacco company who is just a breadth away from snagging a CEO position. Imagine our surprise when it turns out this guy is actually 17 years old and is the Vice President of the school council. Holy Habernuggests what are they putting this guy through?!

“Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan” (2005)



Granted, this is the series where a young angel massacres the guy she likes with a giant spiked club every episode, so should we really be surprised about the lifespans of angels? When one of them is a one-eyed lady with an obvious bust size is in truth only nine years old, then yes, yes we are. Like her sister, Zakuro’s sole mission is to assassinate Sakura in order to prevent him from creating a utopia of lewd girls in the near future (just go with it), though this younger sibling tends to be a tad more polite before committing murder. Isn’t it nice when someone so young has manners?

“Ouran High School Host Club” (2006)



While the title of best host remains up in the air (ahem) Hikaru (ahem), in the cuteness department, Honey reigns supreme. With poofy blonde hair, a body the same size as a munchkin and a stuffed bunny companion, surely this tiny ball of adorableness must be a pre-schooler. Well my friends, you’d be wrong, and should you make this mistake of underestimating this pipsqueak, you’d best prepare yourself for the thunder because Honey-senpai is a martial arts prodigy…who also happens to be a third-year high schooler. Yeah, he’s one of the oldest in the whole club!

“Golden Kamuy” (2018)



Apparently with ancient Chinese medicinal practises you can do anything, even turn yourself into a beautiful young woman. We don’t know how old this twisted doctor used to be, only that a while back in prison she discovered the key to restoring one’s vitality. Just take the most desirable parts of your patients, mix in some of that healing recipe, chow it down and before you know it you’ll feel like a new woman.

“A Certain Magical Index” (2008-19)



Aww, isn’t she just the cutest blossom to ever…wait, what do you mean she’s not ten years old? What do you mean she’s actually an adult who is our protagonists home room teacher? How does that even work?! Slightly off-putting to know this adorable pink bundle of compassion is in truth a heavy smoker and drinker and far older than most of the other adults in the series. Just when you thought a tsundere who can shoot lightning was the weirdest thing to happen in this city.

“March Comes in Like a Lion” (2016-18)



Is it honestly any surprise that this guy ended up becoming the header of a high school chemistry club? He looks like he was practically born to be a scientist; lab coat, glasses and crazy moustache included. Perfectly normal, if somewhat stereotypical, at least until you realize that Noguchi is a high school student. You mean while Rei is off playing shogi and going through heart-breaking character progression, there’s this random kid who’s going through super-puberty? Somebody seriously needs to investigate what the heck is going on in that chemistry club.

“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders” (2014-15)



The older generation of Joestars have got some freaky generics. How else do you explain how a seventeen year old bad boy is bigger, bulkier and broader than most of the grown men in this series? And this is JoJo we’re talking about so everyone has necks the size of suspension bridges! Jotaro practically towers over all of his opponents, to the point where we just start to feel sorry for any Stand user of a semi-decent size that starts to square up to it. Just look at this guy, how do you expect to come back from this?!

“Masamune-kun’s Revenge” (2017)



There is literally no conceivable way, even by the sketchiest of anime tropes, that this should be possible. For all her cuteness and charm, by anyone’s estimation Ms Hayase’s looks like someone’s little sister. While she is more than happy to live up to this character trait when it comes to flirtation and generally getting out of trouble, the truth of the matter is this little girl is actually a forty-two-year-old mother of two. I have so many questions, want none of the answers, and am deeply disturbed about the prospect of her with child…